Best 15 Goat Cheese Asparagus Bread Pudding Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing recipe for goat cheese asparagus bread pudding. Embark on a taste adventure that blends the rich, tangy flavor of goat cheese with the vibrant, earthy notes of asparagus. Prepare to transform stale bread into a decadent treat, infused with a creamy custard base and complemented by a crispy bread crust. Let your senses relish the harmony of textures and flavors as you savor every bite of this savory and satisfying dish.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

EASY ASPARAGUS TART WITH GOAT CHEESE



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Fill store-bought puff pastry with goat cheese and pecorino then top with spears of asparagus for an easy, but dramatic, tart. Perfect for weekend brunch or light weeknight dinner.

Provided by Sarah Wharton

Categories     Brunch     Appetizer     Snack     Lunch     Side Dish     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sheets frozen puff pastry
2 eggs, at room temperature
8 ounces herbed goat cheese, at room temperature
1 ounce (about 3/4 cup grated) Pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated1 lemon
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and peeled as needed
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven and thaw the pastry: Place a cookie sheet on a rack in the center of the oven. Heat oven to 400˚F or according to puff pastry package instructions. Remove puff pastry from freezer and let stand at room temperature while you make the filling.
  • Bake: Remove the hot cookie sheet from the oven and add the parchment with the tart; return the cookie sheet to the oven. Bake the tart until golden brown and flaky, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 352 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 15 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SAVORY ASPARAGUS STRATA



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Fresh asparagus and goat cheese combine to make a delectable strata. Assemble it a day ahead and let it chill overnight for an easy brunch!-Lynda Ruce, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, quartered
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 packages (4 ounces each) herbed fresh goat cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
12 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 envelope hollandaise sauce mix

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, mushrooms, garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender., Place half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with asparagus mixture, goat cheese and remaining bread., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, thyme, salt and remaining pepper. Pour over top; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. Meanwhile, prepare sauce mix according to package directions. Serve with strata.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 218mg cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH HERB GOAT CHEESE



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Roasting veggies always needs revamping every now and then, and I like to experiment by pairing them with different dressings or cheeses. I happened to love goat cheese and had extra on hand. I paired it with asparagus, and they lived happily ever after.

Provided by Raquel Teixeira

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup herbed goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Arrange asparagus, side-by-side, on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Crumble goat cheese over asparagus.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until cheese is slightly melted and asparagus are tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 75.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

BROILED ASPARAGUS WITH GOAT CHEESE



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An easy and unbelievable yummy recipe for oven-broiled asparagus finished with crumbled goat cheese.

Provided by Natalie Titanov

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
5 ounces crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Combine asparagus, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan and mix well.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until asparagus is cooked through and easily pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 223.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

ASPARAGUS WITH GOAT CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, appetizer, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound boiled or steamed asparagus
1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chervil

Steps:

  • Arrange the asparagus on a platter.
  • Beat the vinegar and mustard together, then beat in the olive oil. Sprinkle the goat cheese over the asparagus, drizzle with the dressing, then season with pepper.
  • Sprinkle with chervil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 201, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 114 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAVORY BREAD PUDDING WITH BROCCOLI AND GOAT CHEESE



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For this comforting gratin, broccoli is briefly steamed and seasoned with garlic and thyme before being tossed with the bread, eggs, goat cheese and milk. You can include tomatoes if you can still find good ones.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 to 6 ounces stale baguette or whole wheat country bread, crusts removed, cut into 3/4-inch slices if it isn't too hard to cut (see note)
1 1/2 cups milk (low-fat or regular)
2 large garlic cloves, 1 cut in half, 1 minced
1/2 pound broccoli crowns
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
4 large eggs
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pound ripe, firm tomatoes, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Rub the bread slices, front and back, with the cut clove of garlic. Cut into cubes. Place in a bowl and toss with 1 cup of the milk and let sit while you prepare the other ingredients. Note: If the bread is too hard to cut safely, place the whole chunk in a bowl with 1 cup of the milk. Refrigerate for 1 hour or longer, turning the bread in the milk every once in a while. Remove the bowl with the soaked bread from the refrigerator. Break up the bread with your hands. Using a wooden spoon, a whisk or an immersion blender, mash or beat the soaked bread so that the mixture turns into a mush.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and goat cheese. Beat in the milk. Add salt to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon), a few twists of pepper and the bread, along with any milk remaining in the bowl in which you soaked the bread. Stir well to combine. Let sit for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oven to 350 degrees. Rub the sides of a 2-quart baking dish or gratin with the cut side of a garlic clove. Oil or butter the dish. Mince any remaining garlic from the halves you used to rub the bread and the dish. Break up the broccoli crowns into florets and steam for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain and cut the florets into 1/2-inch slices, or chop coarsely.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet and add the minced garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds, and stir in 1 teaspoon of the thyme, the broccoli, and salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Stir together for a minute, until the broccoli is nicely seasoned, and remove from the heat. Stir into the bread mixture.
  • Scrape the bread mixture into the baking dish. If including tomatoes, scrape in half the bread mixture and layer half the tomatoes on top. Spread the remaining bread mixture over the tomatoes and top with the remaining tomatoes. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper, sprinkle with the remaining thyme and drizzle on the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Place in the oven and bake 50 minutes, until puffed, set and lightly browned. Remove from the oven and serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 270, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 449 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GOAT CHEESE BREAD PUDDING



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A savory bread pudding, a very different take from the usual dessert. You can use any cheese you like; goat cheese works especially well because it's soft and sharp. You can use any bread you like, too, the staler the better. Serve alongside a meat dish with plenty of pan juices or gravy - pot roast is ideal - so the pudding can soak up all the goodness. Adapted from a post by Caroline Russock at Serious Eats; she adapted the recipe from _Dishing Up Vermont_ by Tracey Madeiros. http://bit.ly/92Xpz

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups whole milk
5 eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 lb ciabatta, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup crumbled fresh goat cheese (4 to 6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease a 13x9x2 baking dish.
  • Whisk together milk, eggs, rosemary and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place bread in a bowl. Sprinkle with cheese. Drizzle over egg mixture and toss to be sure all of the bread is coated with egg. Let stand 5-10 minutes to soften.
  • Pack mixture into prepared pan. Bake 20-35 minutes, until golden brown and springy to touch. Allow to cool briefly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 138.3, Sodium 68.2, Carbohydrate 3.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 5.9

ASPARAGUS, HERB AND GOAT CHEESE PUFF PASTRY



Asparagus, Herb and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces fresh goat cheese
1/2 cup ricotta
3 large eggs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill fronds
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound thick-stem asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
One 8-ounce sheet puff pastry, thawed
All-purpose flour, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add the goat cheese, ricotta and 2 eggs to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse until the mixture is evenly combined. Next, add the Parmesan, parsley, chives, dill, lemon zest, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse once again to combine all the ingredients. The mixture may look slightly liquidy, but once it bakes the egg will help stabilize the cheese mixture. Set aside.
  • On a separate rimmed baking sheet, toss the asparagus with the olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
  • Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured work space and dust a rolling pin lightly with flour. Roll the puff pastry out to a 13-by-11-inch rectangle. Add the goat cheese-herb mixture to the puff pastry and spread it out into an even layer, leaving a 1-inch border all the way around the puff pastry. Nestle in the asparagus into the cheese mixture, alternating directions.
  • To make the egg wash, whisk the remaining egg with a splash of water. Use a pastry brush to brush the exposed crust all the way around the edges.
  • Transfer the tart to the oven and bake until the crust is golden and the cheese mixture is set, 25 to 30 minutes

SAVORY GOAT CHEESE AND TOMATO BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
12 slices good-quality white sandwich bread, crusts trimmed off (about 8 ounces total)
5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled, or 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
8 ounces (1 pint basket) red or yellow cherry tomatoes, stemmed, and cut in half if large
6 eggs
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons prepared pesto
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan or aged Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Grease the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish or other shallow 3-quart baking pan.
  • Butter each bread slice on one side. Stack the bread, 6 at a time, and cut on the diagonal into triangles. Place half of the bread pieces, buttered sides down, in the bottom of the prepared dish. Scatter the goat or feta cheese over the bread in one layer. Scatter the cherry tomatoes over the cheese. Top with the remaining buttered bread pieces, buttered sides up.
  • In a bowl with a whisk, beat eggs, milk and pesto until well-blended. Pour over the bread and cheese mixture in the dish. Tamp down the top pieces of bread lightly with the back of a fork so that they soak up some liquid. Sprinkle the top with the grated cheese. Cover the dish tightly with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • To serve, remove the dish from the refrigerator and place it in a cold oven; turn the oven on to 350 degrees. Bake for 35 minutes with the foil on; remove foil and continue to bake until pudding is puffed and golden brown on top, 25 to 30 more minutes.

GOAT CHEESE & ASPARAGUS BREAD PUDDING



GOAT CHEESE & ASPARAGUS BREAD PUDDING image

Categories     Vegetable

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 T butter, plus more for dish
1 1/2 lbs. medium asparagus
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 T olive oil
8 oz mushrooms
1 small Vidalia onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
1/2 loaf country-style white bread (10 ounces), crust on, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
4 oz Goat cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 c milk
1 1/2 c heavy cream
5 large eggs, room temp

Steps:

  • Oven 350 degrees. Generously butter a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Using a vegetable peeler, carefully peel outer layer from bottom 2 inches of asparagus spears. Fill a large straight-sided saute pan with salted water, and bring to a boil; prepare an ice bath. Add asparagus, and cook until bright green, about 1 minute. Transfer asparagus to ice bath, and let cool. Drain, transfer to a clean kitchen towel, and pat dry. Set asparagus aside. Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring once or twice, until mushrooms turn golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to a plate; set aside. Melt remaining tablespoon butter with remaining tablespoon oil, and add onion. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 15 minutes. Remove the pan from heat, and set aside. Randomly arrange half of the bread pieces on bottom of prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle half of the rosemary over the top. Place half of the asparagus, onions, mushrooms, and cheese on top. Make a second layer with remaining bread, rosemary, asparagus, onions, mushrooms, and cheese. To make custard, combine milk and cream in a medium saucepan, and set over medium-high heat; cook until mixture is hot. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, hot-milk mixture, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until combined. Pour custard over pudding. Press down on pudding, completely soaking top layer of bread, and place a plate on top. Weigh down the plate with a can or other object. Let pudding stand 20 minutes. Bake pudding until custard has set and top is golden, about 45 minutes. Remove dish from oven, and transfer to a wire rack to cool, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve.

GOAT CHEESE BREAD PUDDING



Goat Cheese Bread Pudding image

Provided by Tracey Medeiros

Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Goat Cheese     Fall     Atlanta     Georgia     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups whole milk
5 farm-fresh eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh, finely chopped rosemary
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 loaf of ciabatta bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup crumbled fresh goat cheese (4-6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9- by 9-inch or 11- by 7-inch baking dish. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the milk, eggs, rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl.
  • Place bread cubes in another medium bowl. Sprinkle with the cheese and drizzle with the milk mixture, making sure to coat all the bread cubes well. Allow the bread cubes to soak for 5 to 10 minutes, until bread is moist.
  • Pour bread mixture into the prepared dish and bake in the oven for 20 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and gives resistance to the touch, or a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

GOAT CHEESE AND PROSCIUTTO SAVORY BREAD PUDDING



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A wonderful, savory bread pudding. I have subbed the mushrooms for roasted butternut squash and the chevre with whole milk ricotta with tasty results.

Provided by Raquel Grinnell

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups bread, cubed
4 large eggs
1 egg yolk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
6 ounces chevre cheese, finely crumbled
3 ounces prosciutto, diced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
2 shallots, minced
4 cremini mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated (or gruyere)

Steps:

  • Toast bread cubes in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes or so, stirring halfway through. Leave oven on at 350.
  • In a bowl, mix together eggs, yolk, milk, and cream until thoroughly blended.
  • In another bowl, toss together bread cubes, prosciutto, shallot, mushrooms, pine nuts, thyme, and pepper.
  • Spray or lightly butter a 9x9 square baking pan and pour in the bread mixture, pat to distribute evenly. Crumble the chevre over all and mix in slightly with hands.
  • Pour egg mixture over bread cubes. Sprinkle with shredded cheese such as parmesan or gruyere, for a golden crust.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes, or it springs back when you poke it in the middle. Alternately, when a thermometer inserted into center reads above 145 degrees it is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.1, Fat 50.2, SaturatedFat 26.7, Cholesterol 351.2, Sodium 598.6, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 5, Protein 25.2

ASPARAGUS GALETTE WITH GOAT CHEESE



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This asparagus galette could be an appetizer or a side dish, or you could top it with an egg and serve it as an entree. While I prefer to make my own whole wheat crust to add a nutty flavor, you could use a refrigerated crust instead. Cooking all vegetables before assembling the galette adds flavor and expels most of the moisture, so the crust gets crispy in the oven. If you want to save time, use caramelized onion jam instead of caramelizing the leeks. -Kellyn Kemmerer, Baltimore, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1 to 3 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 medium leeks (white portion only), cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Place flours and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter; pulse until butter is the size of peas. While pulsing, add just enough ice water to form moist crumbs. Shape dough into a disk. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add leeks and 1 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until softened, 5-7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan to a large bowl., In the same skillet, heat oil and remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and remaining 1 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until reduced by half and crispy, about 20 minutes. Add to bowl with leeks., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, until the stalks turn bright green, 2-3 minutes. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry; add to bowl with leeks and mushrooms., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-in. circle. Transfer crust to a parchment-lined baking sheet., Crumble goat cheese over top of vegetable mixture. Spoon over crust to within 2 in. of edge. Fold crust edge over filling, pleating as you go and leaving a 6-in. opening in the center. Brush folded crust with beaten egg. Bake until crust is golden brown and cheese is melty, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 797mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PASTA WITH GOAT CHEESE AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS



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This corkscrew pasta turns sophisticated with a creamy no-cook sauce. It's a dream to make: Just whisk together goat cheese, pasta water, and butter, and toss with cavatappi and roasted asparagus.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bunches asparagus (2 pounds total), tough ends removed
4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
12 ounces cavatappi or other short pasta
1 small log soft goat cheese (5 ounces), crumbled
2 to 3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for pasta. Place asparagus on a large rimmed baking sheet; dot with 1 tablespoon butter, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, tossing occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes; cut into 2-inch lengths.
  • While asparagus is roasting, generously salt boiling water. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Set aside 1 1/2 cups pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot.
  • In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese, remaining 3 tablespoons butter, and 1/2 cup pasta water. Season with salt and pepper, and whisk until smooth. Add goat-cheese mixture and asparagus to pasta; toss to combine, adding more pasta water if necessary for sauce to coat pasta. Serve pasta garnished with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 23 g

CAMEMBERT-ASPARAGUS BREAD PUDDING



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Pungent Camembert cheese, mushrooms, onions, and bread are layered with asparagus to produce the ultimate side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Puddings & Custards     Bread Pudding Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish
1 1/2 pounds medium asparagus
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces small white button or wild mushrooms, such as Hon Shimeji
1 small Vidalia or Spanish onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
1/2 loaf country-style white bread (10 ounces), crust on, cut into 3/4-by-1 1/2-by-1 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
4 ounces ripe Camembert cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
5 large eggs, room temperature

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish, and set dish aside. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Using a vegetable peeler, carefully peel outer layer from bottom 2 inches of asparagus spears.
  • Fill a large straight-sided saute pan with salted water, and bring to a boil; prepare an ice bath. Add asparagus, and cook until bright green, about 1 minute. Transfer asparagus to ice bath, and let cool. Drain, transfer to a clean kitchen towel, and pat dry. Set asparagus aside.
  • Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring once or twice, until mushrooms turn golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to a plate; set aside.
  • Melt remaining tablespoon butter with remaining tablespoon oil, and add onion. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 15 minutes. Remove the pan from heat, and set aside.
  • Randomly arrange half of the bread pieces on bottom of prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle half of the rosemary over the top. Place half of the asparagus, onions, mushrooms, and cheese on top. Make a second layer with remaining bread, rosemary, asparagus, onions, mushrooms, and cheese.
  • To make custard, combine milk and cream in a medium saucepan, and set over medium-high heat; cook until mixture is hot. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, hot-milk mixture, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until combined.
  • Pour custard over pudding. Press down on pudding, completely soaking top layer of bread, and place a plate on top. Weigh down the plate with a can or other object. Let pudding stand 20 minutes.
  • Bake pudding until custard has set and top is golden, about 45 minutes. Remove dish from oven, and transfer to a wire rack to cool, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful bread pudding, use a variety of breads, such as sourdough, French bread, and croissants.
  • If you don't have any fresh asparagus, you can use frozen asparagus that has been thawed and drained.
  • To make the bread pudding even more decadent, add some chopped bacon or crumbled sausage.
  • If you don't have any goat cheese, you can substitute another type of soft cheese, such as cream cheese or ricotta cheese.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Conclusion:

Goat cheese asparagus bread pudding is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover bread and asparagus. With its creamy texture and savory flavor, this bread pudding is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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